Random Act of Kindness BLITZ!!

A smile. An encouraging word. A thoughtful gesture. Each day people interact with us, help, and make our day a bit brighter and full. This is especially true in the Writing Community.

Take a second to think about writers you know, like the critique partner who works with you to improve your manuscript. The writing friend who listens, supports and keeps you strong when times are tough. The author who generously offers council, advice and inspiration when asked.

So many people take the time to make us feel special, don’t they? They comment on our blogs, re-tweet our posts, chat with us on forums and wish us Happy Birthday on Facebook.

Kindness ROCKS!

To commemorate the release of their book The Emotion Thesaurus, Becca and Angela at The Bookshelf Muse are hosting a TITANIC Random Act Of Kindness BLITZ. And because I think KINDNESS is contagious, I’m participating too!

I am randomly picking my critique group YA Fiction Fanatics (YAFF), who are absolutely FABULOUS. These ladies are not only supportive, but have helped to shape my writing and stories. I would not be 1/2 the writer I am without them. YAFF members, for my RAOK gift, I’m giving away a copy of Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler on your behalf to 1 lucky commenter.

Do you know someone special that you’d like to randomly acknowledge? Don’t be shy–come join us and celebrate! Send them an email, give them a shout out, or show your appreciation in another way.Kindness makes the world go round. 🙂

Becca and Angela have a special RAOK gift waiting for you as well, so hop on over to The Bookshelf Muse to pick it up.

Have you ever participated in or been the recipient of a Random Act Of Kindness? Let me know in the comments!

Thanks for stopping in Kimberlee! I’m bet they it was a welcomed surprise though for your betas. Sometimes I wonder if my crit partners realize just how thankful I am for all their hardwork. They’re seriously the greatest bunch of ladies!

Love this post. Random acts of kindness are such a blessing. To do something kind and unexpected for someone not only brings them happiness but also brings happiness to the person doing the act as well.

Great way to acknowledge a wonderful group like this! Good luck to the winner, and thanks so much for doing this event with us. It’s been so great to see these different stories about how writers have made such a difference!

Aww that’s so nice!! And just because she’s so awesome, one of Rebekah’s characters has made it to my name match up contest (http://neverasthecrowflies.blogspot.com/?m=1). Figure out which one and you could win a free book, or two! 🙂